Charity & Community News

San Diego, CA – August 5, 2011 – A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of self storage in California, announced today their monetary support of San Diego Hospice. San Diego Hospice helps families coping with a life-limiting illness. They care for their patients physical, emotional and spiritual needs by supporting and providing practical help to them and their families.

"Caring, helpful and encouraging support during a difficult season is a tremendous gift.” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. "At San Diego Hospice that is what you get - friends who walk with you and your loved one during the most challenging of times. Here at A-1, we gladly support San Diego Hospice.”

For more information, please visit: http://www.sdhospice.org/

To find a San Diego County A-1 Self Storage, please visit: http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/San_Diego_Region/a-1_self_storage

Or to find an A-1 Self Storage location near you, please visit:

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About A-1 Self Storage:

A-1 Self Storage is one of the leading providers of self storage and car storage in California with 16 locations in the San Diego County area and over 40 locations statewide. A-1 is the Self Storage division of the Caster Companies, a third generation family-owned company headquartered in Southern California since 1959. The Caster Companies specializes in acquisitions, development and management of A-1 Self Storage, A-1 Car Storage and other commercial properties in California. Its Real Estate Portfolio includes over 4 million square feet in real estate properties. It is one of California's largest independent self storage and car storage owner/operators in California.

CONTACTS:

Janelle Bongiovanni

A-1 Self Storage

(619) 287-8873 x 106

press@a1storage.com

http://www.a1storage.com/

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A-1 Self Storage Proudly Supports Fresh Start Surgical Gifts in Acquisition of new GlideScope!

San Diego, CA – August 3, 2011 – A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of self storage in California, announced today their monetary support of Fresh Start Surgical Gifts. This fund provides for the acquisition of a new GlideScope. A simple but vital aspect to surgery is successful intubation. This new GlideScope will enable Fresh Start doctors to intubate their patients with great ease.

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts provides free reconstructive plastic surgery to disadvantaged children with physical deformities. Fresh Start coordinates their needed and challenging surgeries 6 times a year; changing the lives of sometimes 30 children within each weekend.

"A gift that allows such talented individuals at Fresh Start to change the lives of children is an easy decision” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. "We cannot operate but we can provide a vital piece of equipment. We are proud supporters of Fresh Start and the positive difference they make in the lives of children.”

For more information about Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, please visit: http://www.freshstart.org/

To find a San Diego County A-1 Self Storage, please visit: http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/San_Diego_Region/a-1_self_storage

Or to find an A-1 Self Storage location near you, please visit:

http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/locations

About A-1 Self Storage:

A-1 Self Storage is one of the leading providers of self storage and car storage in California with 16 locations in the San Diego County area and over 40 locations statewide. A-1 is the Self Storage division of the Caster Companies, a third generation family-owned company headquartered in Southern California since 1959. The Caster Companies specializes in acquisitions, development and management of A-1 Self Storage, A-1 Car Storage and other commercial properties in California. Its Real Estate Portfolio includes over 4 million square feet in real estate properties. It is one of California's largest independent self storage and car storage owner/operators in California.

CONTACTS:

Janelle Bongiovanni

A-1 Self Storage

(619) 287-8873 x 106

press@a1storage.com

http://www.a1storage.com/

San Diego, CA – July 29, 2011 – A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of self storage in California, announced today their monetary support of Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. JDRF is the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Type 1 diabetes is a disease which strikes children suddenly. It is treated by multiple injections of insulin daily or a continuous infusion of insulin through a pump in order to maintain their health. Due to the unexpected and life altering occurrence of Type 1 Diabetes JDRF has established 6 unique ways to provide support. First they provide a Family Network for community, secondly they offer Newly Diagnosed Support, thirdly they coordinate Diabuddies, a program child centered and peers focused, fourth they sponsor Parent Coffees, a forum event for encouragement, growth and further support, and fifth they provide Online Support for those affected who are unable to interact through the other programs. Lastly, JDRF provides world renowned research, seeking a cure and sharing the results to benefit affected children.

"The alarming rate of increased diabetes in our youth motivates us as apart of our San Diego community to work together and provide healthy options and quality care for San Diego kids” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. "Juvenile Diabetes Foundation strives daily to find a cure and educate our community on how to support your child's health. It's with great pleasure that we support their admirable work.”

For more information, please visit: http://www.jdrf.org/

To find a San Diego County A-1 Self Storage, please visit: http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/San_Diego_Region/a-1_self_storage

Or to find an A-1 Self Storage location near you, please visit:

http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/locations

About A-1 Self Storage:

A-1 Self Storage is one of the leading providers of self storage and car storage in California with 16 locations in the San Diego County area and over 40 locations statewide. A-1 is the Self Storage division of the Caster Companies, a third generation family-owned company headquartered in Southern California since 1959. The Caster Companies specializes in acquisitions, development and management of A-1 Self Storage, A-1 Car Storage and other commercial properties in California. Its Real Estate Portfolio includes over 4 million square feet in real estate properties. It is one of California's largest independent self storage and car storage owner/operators in California.

CONTACTS:

Janelle Bongiovanni

A-1 Self Storage

(619) 287-8873 x 106

press@a1storage.com

http://www.a1storage.com/

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San Diego, CA – June 7, 2011 – A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of self storage in California, announced today their monetary support of San Diego Hospice. San Diego Hospice helps families coping with a life-limiting illness. They care for their patients physical, emotional and spiritual needs by supporting and providing practical help to them and their families.

"In the sunset season of life it is comforting to have helpful, positive, and efficient friends with you.” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. "At San Diego Hospice that is what you get, friends who walk with your loved one and with you during the most difficult of times. Here at A-1 we gladly support San Diego Hospice.”

For more information, please visit: http://www.sdhospice.org/

To find a San Diego County A-1 Self Storage, please visit: http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/San_Diego_Region/a-1_self_storage

Or to find an A-1 Self Storage location near you, please visit:

http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/locations

About A-1 Self Storage:

A-1 Self Storage is one of the leading providers of self storage and car storage in California with 16 locations in the San Diego County area and over 40 locations statewide. A-1 is the Self Storage division of the Caster Companies, a third generation family-owned company headquartered in Southern California since 1959. The Caster Companies specializes in acquisitions, development and management of A-1 Self Storage, A-1 Car Storage and other commercial properties in California. Its Real Estate Portfolio includes over 4 million square feet in real estate properties. It is one of California's largest independent self storage and car storage owner/operators in California.

CONTACTS:

Janelle Bongiovanni

A-1 Self Storage

(619) 287-8873 x 106

press@a1storage.com

http://www.a1storage.com/

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A-1 Self Storage supports Alzheimer's Disease Research Clarksburg, MD

San Diego, CA – May 31, 2011 – A-1 Self Storage, the leading provider of self storage in California, announced today their monetary support of Alzheimer's Disease Research. The most common form of Dementia, Alzheimer's disease is a terminal, progressive brain disorder with no known cause or cure to date. The disease is characterized by memory loss, confusion, impaired judgment, personality changes, disorientation and eventually the inability to communicate. Millions of Americans are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and are offered no comforting words of hope.

"ADR strives each day to change the facts about this devastating disease.” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. "Supporting research is working towards a future with hope for our fellow Americans.”

For more information, please visit: http://www.ahaf.org/

To find a San Diego County A-1 Self Storage, please visit: http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/San_Diego_Region/a-1_self_storage

Or to find an A-1 Self Storage location near you, please visit:

http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/locations

About A-1 Self Storage:

A-1 Self Storage is one of the leading providers of self storage and car storage in California with 16 locations in the San Diego County area and over 40 locations statewide. A-1 is the Self Storage division of the Caster Companies, a third generation family-owned company headquartered in Southern California since 1959. The Caster Companies specializes in acquisitions, development and management of A-1 Self Storage, A-1 Car Storage and other commercial properties in California. Its Real Estate Portfolio includes over 4 million square feet in real estate properties. It is one of California's largest independent self storage and car storage owner/operators in California.

CONTACTS:

Janelle Bongiovanni

A-1 Self Storage

(619) 287-8873 x 106

press@a1storage.com

http://www.a1storage.com/

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A-1 Self Storage supports HELPS International in Their "Changing Lives in Guatemala” Program.

San Diego, CA – May 17, 2011 – A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of self storage in California, announced today their monetary support of HELPS International's "Changing Lives in Guatemala” program. This fund supports vision restoration and facial reconstruction to those marginalized from any and all healthcare in Guatemala. HELPS International has several programs throughout the year that extend a helping hand to people who desire to become self-sufficient. Their involvement gives the people hope for a better life. HELPS strives for permanent change through their community programs.

"Changing Lives in Guatemala is made up of a team of 20 healthcare providers who travel with gear, equipment, supplies and willing hands to provide medical care to Guatemalans” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. "It is with great pride we support the efforts of HELPS International – "Changing Lives in Guatemala” and the positive difference they make in the lives of Guatemalans.”

For more information, please visit: http://www.helpsintl.org/

To find a San Diego County A-1 Self Storage, please visit: http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/San_Diego_Region/a-1_self_storage

Or to find an A-1 Self Storage location near you, please visit:

http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/locations

About A-1 Self Storage:

A-1 Self Storage is one of the leading providers of self storage and car storage in California with 16 locations in the San Diego County area and over 40 locations statewide. A-1 is the Self Storage division of the Caster Companies, a third generation family-owned company headquartered in Southern California since 1959. The Caster Companies specializes in acquisitions, development and management of A-1 Self Storage, A-1 Car Storage and other commercial properties in California. Its Real Estate Portfolio includes over 4 million square feet in real estate properties. It is one of California's largest independent self storage and car storage owner/operators in California.

CONTACTS:

Janelle Bongiovanni

A-1 Self Storage

(619) 287-8873 x 106

press@a1storage.com

http://www.a1storage.com/

Press Reslease Newport Beach, CA, April 26, 2011

Karen Jones has recently been named the Director of Kure It Cancer Research, following the departure of Kellie Newcombe.to devote more time to her family business. Ms. Jones comes to Kure It after eight years with the Orange County Child Abuse Prevention Center, and over fifteen years as the volunteer Board President/Executive Director of the Orange County Foundation for Oncology Children and Families. "I am very much looking forward to increasing both awareness and funding for research focusing on the newest and most innovative therapies in the treatment of kidney and other orphan cancers”, says Ms. Jones. "We believe that targeted therapies, such as those being tested in the treatment of kidney cancer, are the gateway to discovering therapies for many different types of cancer.”

Kure It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by Barry Hoeven, who began Kure It after his own diagnosis of kidney cancer and the realization that there was little funding for research into new treatments for kidney and other orphan cancers. Mr. Hoeven is the founder and President of Westport Properties, Inc., a real estate development and management company that owns, through affiliated entities, or manages self-storage properties under the brand name US Storage Centers. There are approximately 40 self-storage and other commercial properties in six states, representing three million square feet.

For more information, contact:

Kure It

info@kureit.org

949 428 7081

2424 SE Bristol St., #250

Newport Beach, CA 92660

San Diego, CA – April 8, 2011 – A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of self storage in California, announced today their monetary support of Fresh Start Surgical Gifts. This fund promotes clinic support and development growth enabling life changing surgical aid to those in need.

"A-1 Self Storage is proud to support Fresh Start Surgical Gifts who provides free reconstructive plastic surgery to disadvantaged children with physical deformities. Fresh Start patients are remarkable; some are victims of war, others of tragic incidents, still others are born in need of surgical intervention. Fresh Start and their volunteering medical teams work tirelessly to offer the children a "fresh start” in life” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. "We are proud supporters of those who can make such a difference.”

For more information, please visit: http://www.freshstart.org/

To find a San Diego County A-1 Self Storage, please visit: http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/San_Diego_Region/a-1_self_storage

Or to find an A-1 Self Storage location near you, please visit:

http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/locations

About A-1 Self Storage:

A-1 Self Storage is one of the leading providers of self storage and car storage in California with 16 locations in the San Diego County area and over 40 locations statewide. A-1 is the Self Storage division of the Caster Companies, a third generation family-owned company headquartered in Southern California since 1959. The Caster Companies specializes in acquisitions, development and management of A-1 Self Storage, A-1 Car Storage and other commercial properties in California. Its Real Estate Portfolio includes over 4 million square feet in real estate properties. It is one of California's largest independent self storage and car storage owner/operators in California.

CONTACTS:

Maria Frausto

A-1 Self Storage

(619) 287-8873 x 115

press@a1storage.com

http://www.a1storage.com/

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USstoragesearch.com and Members Donate Nearly $5,000 to Kure It

(Omaha, NE) March 10, 2011 – The 2011 1st Quarter Feature Listing Auction at USstoragesearch.com raised nearly $5,000 for Kure It, a non-profit organization dedicated to funding innovative kidney and other cancer research, thanks to the generosity and vigorous bidding by the USstoragesearch member base.

USstoragesearch.com conducts a quarterly auction for its members who wish to secure a featured listing. Having learned of Kure It last fall, USstoragesearch.com saw a perfect opportunity to use the quarterly auction as a way for the storage community to come together and support a worthy cause, which was started and is led by one of its members.

USstoragesearch.com will present a check to Kure It and Mr. Barry Hoeven, Founder of Kure It and President of Westport Properties, in Las Vegas at the Inside Self Storage Trade Show on March 15, 2011.

About Kure It

Kure It is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to funding innovative kidney and other cancer research. Kure It raises money from the private sector and redirects those funds, through competitive grants, to kidney and other cancer researchers conducting groundbreaking research projects to better treat and ultimately cure kidney and other cancers. Kure It's goal is to lead the Self Storage Industry in the charge to raise$1 million for cancer research.

About USstoragesearch.com

USstoragesearch.com is a trusted storage partner; serving the storage industry with aggressive and cost-effective Online Storage Marketing. Established in 2004, USstoragesearch.com is the self storage industry leader with the longest standing storage directory with the largest member base, featuring over 18,000 member facilities and more than 25 million storage units nationwide. Storage customers using the USstoragesearch.com online reservation network search real-time available storage units by facility location, unit size, property features and specials. Customers have an easy way to find, compare and securely reserve storage by credit card in minutes. These real-time reservations have been proven to convert to paying rentals for member facilities more than 90% of the time.

Contacts

Kure It

Kellie Newcombe

Director

(949) 428-7081

kellien@kureit.org

 

USstoragesearch.com

Mike Jones

Vice President of Operations

(866) 880-0742

mjones@usstoragesearch.com

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A-1 Self Storage Proudly Supports Scripps Mercy Hospital!

A-1 Self Storage supports the Scripps Mercy Hospital 41st Annual Mercy Ball "Experience Paradise” in San Diego, California. San Diego, CA – January 28, 2011 – A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of self storage in California, announced today their support of the Scripps Mercy Hospital 41st Annual Mercy Ball, "Experience Paradise” in San Diego to be held on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at the Paradise Point Resort & Spa in Mission Bay. This event will benefit the Scripps Cancer Center at Scripps Mercy Hospital.

"A-1 Self Storage is proud to support Scripps 41st Annual Mercy Ball and our community by helping raise cancer awareness” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. "We believe it is important to contribute to the welfare of our community and promote healthy living.”

With help from the community, Scripps Cancer Center will be able to offer the latest facilities, technology and services to identify and treat cancer at its earliest stages. At both the Chula Vista and San Diego campuses, funds will also be used to support important cancer programs and services, such as clinical research, comprehensive and compassionate patient care, patient/family support services, education and early detection programs, and nurse/physician training and education in the fields of Oncology and Palliative Care. In addition, funds will also be used to support vital capital improvements for their San Diego campus to enhance their growing Cancer Center. For more information visit: http://www.mercyball.org/

To find a San Diego County A-1 Self Storage, please visit: http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/San_Diego_Region/a-1_self_storage

About A-1 Self Storage:

A-1 Self Storage is one of the leading providers of self storage and car storage in California with 16 locations in the San Diego County area and over 40 locations statewide. A-1 is the Self Storage division of the Caster Companies, a third generation family-owned company headquartered in Southern California since 1959. The Caster Companies specializes in acquisitions, development and management of A-1 Self Storage, A-1 Car Storage and other commercial properties in California. Its Real Estate Portfolio includes over 4 million square feet in real estate properties. It is one of California's largest independent self storage and car storage owner/operators in California

CONTACTS:

Maria Frausto

A-1 Self Storage

(619) 287-8873 x 115

press@a1storage.com

http://www.a1storage.com/